Meta employees working as Software Engineer (IC3) in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 5 out of 5 stars, based on 3 ratings. This is in line with the average of Software Engineer (IC3) professionals at Meta worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software Engineer (IC3) ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $150,798 per year (estimate) and goes up to $370,613 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Engineer (IC3) at Meta is $160,766 per year or $77 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $234,814 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $133,686 (25th percentile) and $196,802 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 12 salaries submitted by Meta Software Engineer (IC3) professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Software Engineer (IC3) professionals typically earn between $64 and $95 per hour.
Software Engineer (IC3) professionals typically earn between $11,140 and $16,400 monthly.
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